The ISWG, which coordinates the federal government’s compliance with sustainable building laws, regulations, presidential directives, and other policies, wanted to encourage greater adoption of sustainable design, construction, and operation and maintenance practices for federal facilities and operations.

Energetics supported the ISWG’s efforts to gather government-wide input on, and coordinate drafting of, the MOU.

The MOU served as the foundation and catalyst for development of the Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable Buildings. Subsequently, Executive Orders 13423, 13514, and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) directed all Federal agencies to comply with the Guiding Principles. FEMP won a 2007 White House “Closing the Circle Award” for its role in achieving this historic accomplishment.